States that honor your permits

States that don't honor your permits

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DISCLAIMER

CAUTION: The list and map below are included as a tool to assist you in validating your information. We have made every effort to report the information correctly, but reciprocity and recognition agreements are subject to frequent change. The information is not intended as legal advice or a restatement of law and does not include additional factors that are considered by some states, including:

States that honor only resident permits from some or all states: Colorado, Florida, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire and South Carolina only honor resident permits or licenses from the states that they honor while Pennsylvania will only honor resident permits or licenses from Arizona, Florida, Mississippi, Utah and Virginia.

Age limits: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin limit some or all of the states that they honor to permitees or licensees who are 21 years of age or older.

Consult a licensed local attorney for accurate information on your state. YOU MUST ABIDE BY ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.

NOTE: Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont and West Virginia generally do not require a permit or license to carry a handgun openly or concealed by any person who may lawfully possess a firearm.

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